Fujifilm X-Trans Sensor Comparing All 5 Generations  

I wholeheartedly agree. I am on my second XE1. I do like the XT2 as well, I have 3 of them, but I use the XE1 more for fun. My first XE1 I bought new and when it finally died...shutter had 270k on it.

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Thinking about this as I make the switch

Your response is great as it acknowledges the technical curiosity of the commenter while also highlighting the practical challenges and your perspective on photography. Here's a slightly refined version of your answer: "Hehe, I love how we're diving deep into the technical side of things! Getting two X-T2s specifically for this comparison might be a bit much for me, but I do have three different cameras with the X-Trans 4 sensor, which could be interesting to compare. However, it's important to remember that numerous factors can influence the results, like varying daylight conditions, cloud movements, flash quality (only high-end flashes have consistent color output), and light frequencies from different sources. We'll see where this exploration takes us. Personally, though, I'm a bit skeptical about how much these technical details matter in the grand scheme of creating compelling images. After all, photography is as much about the art and vision as it is about the gear and numbers!"

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fixed value same on all cameras.

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yeah, switched from x70 to x-e4 for performance and resolution, but figured out how many awesome photos I made with it. even comparing with x-h2s photos I definitely see more accurate colors in x-h2s, but those magic of old xtrans sensors, you even can't describe. I've done similar experiments at home with different cameras, but difference is more noticeable when you use it on photoshoots.

Yes. Spot on. I backtracked to using a couple of X-T2s instead of an X-T3 and X-T4. The only paid work I do these days is a few weddings each year. I found that my older X-T2 actually gave less noise at high ISOs indoors (e.g. churches, etc.) than the X-T3 or 4 in low light. Therefore, I spent far less time in post removing chroma noise on shots taken at say, ISO 3200 or 6400. Of course, IBIS on the X-T4 is a complete waste of time for shooting people. Let's face it. No one stands perfectly still, so all that a slower shutter speed gets you is blurry people! I also prefer the slightly smaller body size of the X-T2.

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your conclusion is same as mine. The only one who stands out as different is the x-trans 1 witch also host a 12bit color sensor compared to 14 bit in the others. Personally my favorite is the x trans 5 since it has nostalgic neg simulation and kind of provide an almost medium format look. But the difference is subtile and partly subjective..

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one with experience of all vould tell the difference in the blue. But in the very end it dint matcher so much. Just make a slight adjustment in the tint and the difference is now something else. They are all great sensor and cameras with the potential to create amazing images

everything is possible in post but often when you put these cameras at the same values in post software they looks more different then they do when you put in camera and leave it as it in post even if the value in the raw software is different.

actually even if you set the camera at the same value they are slightly different in the raw converter. If I adjust this so that the value is the same the colors are more off. Therefor I just set the value in camera so that it's same on all cameras and left it as is in the raw converter So no need to redo anything

This is the list of cameras i used in this test: X-Trans 1 - X-Pro1 X-Trans 2 - X-T1 X-Trans 3 - X-E3 X-Trans 4 - X-T3 X-Trans 5 - X-T5 Ther is only one version of the X-Trans4 sensor, the same sensor and processor are used in x-t3,/30,100v, xt4 and t30ii Its x-Trans 4 with x-prosessor 4 its only x-s20 that have x-trans4 with x-prosessor5

Thanks! i was actually surprised how small the difference was. Kind of good in one way, they done it right from the start :D

@@thepirateshoots hi! it's har to say, what they might or might not do. Generally in the past they update the current version to work with new releases. But when a complete new version is released day going from vwraion23 to 24 they have stopped added support for new cameras in the older version. At least after awhile, hence it's hard to predict. How ever capture one is awesome and. I'm happy every moment. I'm not using Adobe, and that comes from someoje who is currently working at some. retouch artist gigs 😂

this is probably a boring answer but they are all good.. And in practice if you put on the the same lens on every sensor your not going to notice any differences that mathers.. There is some though who says that x-trans 3 is softer. Personally I'm not sure I agree with that. The x-trans 5 though remind me of a medium format look where the amount of details are high but without that digital sticky sharpness. Thats why the x-trans5 is my favorite sensor. It feels slightly like gfx or even the digital backs I used in the early days of digital photography. Regarding tonal range x-trans 1 only outputs a 12bit color yet. I feel like the luma range is the same as any other x-trans sensor. Out of my experience with all this sensors and using them in real world situations , shooting around 20 tb of fuji images the last 4 years i can't really give you a good answer. It's to technical for me and I don't think it would affect my shooting experience or choice of gear in any way.

thanks for your comment. There is defently more magenta in the sky of the newer sensos. This a think for new sensors in general. This is simply because blue and purple wave lenght of light are near each other so the sky have tones of magenta witch newer sensors picks up bether. Its not like the sky look magenta they just have a slight tint of magenta. I order to manipulate this I change the tint. Witch adjust the balance between green and magenta witch is opposite of each other in the Cmyk / rgb spectrum. Therefore it's not yellow tones that are more dominant. Witch we also can see by looking at the green leafs and grass witch actually leans more towards yellow than actual green. This is one of the reeaon why some call it more filmic since alot of analog film in menay situations leans more towards a green tint

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x-trans 1 and 2 are not the same sensor. Fuji added phase detection and 14 bit raw with the x-trans2. The first generation cameras also host a different prosessor than the second. Even if the cameras are built upon the same sensor from the shelf Fujifilm classify them as two different sensors I shot with fixed value WB and Exposure as mentioned in the film. Even made a test with my profoto flash as a light source to have consistant light. The results of my test clearly speaks for itself in this case.

@@elmoqbobo I just got hands on an x-e1 when I been without a certain camera for a while I start to questioning if it's just a hype, but having an original xtrans for the second time I don't think so. The xtrans 1 have a 12bit color deaph while all others have 14 funny how well I performs with less.

AF speed on the xpro1 depends a lot on the lens you put on it. I haven't used x70 but I think a xpro 1 with a new lens or an f2 lens will out perform x70 in af speed. it's hard to find arguments. against xpro1 it a old camera the provides a fun shooting experience and nice. looking images.

@@Kim_Alexander thank you for the answer, just ordered x-pro1 in mint condition :D wanna try it with 50 f1, haven't seen any photos in internet with combo xtrans1 and 50 f1.

@@AiSavvy sounds like a dope combination. I wanted to get my hands on a 50mm f1 for along time. They are pricy, and big and a focal length that I don't use so much. I have a 50mm f2 though.

@Kim_Alexander agree with you, it's big + pricey, but if you'll get a chance to use it, go for it. maybe rent or smth, I found that almost all the time sooc is more than enough and you don't want to edit photos (in terms of colors & microcontrast, don't understand what's special about it, but still). and it's not for portraits only, I've shot with it butterflies for example, and got a lot of great photos.

@@AiSavvy one day I will get it saw one for 800$ or 9000swedish awhile ago. tempting to get it. but just got a Nikon DF and heading to Philippines to make pictures. So getting the 50mm have to be a later story, would love to bring that put on the streets through.

funny that you mentioning the 6D im currently working om some content based on the 6D and some other DSLRS I heard tho that the Eos RP and 6D mark2 are very similar and share the same sensor. A lot of people also say that 6D mark1 is the closes you get to classic 5D without buying a 5D Then Mattias talking about 6D mark2 being close to 5D classes if I remember correct in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FxGSSUSR6vk.html Personally I

I actually bought an xt2 recently and its good enough to let my xe1 go. I never liked my xt1 xtransii sensor. So glad the xtransiii is much better. The xe1 camera is not the greatest but it has a great sensor

i think it already has begun. Ive been trying to get one for a while, but they are getting closer to prices of Xtrans 3 and 4 by the day.

I agree the only one who sticks out some is the xtrans 1 how ever replicating that is easy in the raw development. they difference is if you like an certain simulation that newer models ofer.

Fuji creates great jpegs! I'm old school though worked a lot on the dark room back in he days so I enjoy the editing. Have some presets that I. use sometimes in capture one when I want to get images done quickly. But I shoot both jpeg and raw on. the camera. Jpegs are quicker in the fuji app

when It come to fuji the sensors that stands out in my opinion is, the first and and x-trans5 the later for that some of that refined softness yet high details like you would see on a medium format sensor. Film like I don't know, what film stock are you talking about? It's nothing like a kodak portra but perhaps similar to something else. But in all honesty film and digital is fundamentally different. I would rather use an xt3 over an xt1 I don't mind that slightly more refined AF Regarding colors Fuji stands out for its consistency something that other brands that I not Hasselblad or Leica don't do. the difference between different models are quite big. one of my all time favorite camera is Nikon Df, yet the classic Canon 5D has a unique character as well something that the 6Dmk1 got to. Then we have the Nikon D700 with a fundamentaly different sensor made by Panasonic and a unique character. Comparing these 4 cameras to the other camera even from the same years shows a big difference within the brand. Sony in the other hand have a bad rep for Magenta tints. However the first A7 is an interesting exception and later down the road with the release of the A7iv the nailed the colors pretty well, while. A7ii & A7iii was not so good. , The issue is that this cameraa have computer like feeling in the hand. The rabbit hole is deep when it comes to colors when it comes to fuji I think that it don't matter they are all great and share simular recepts simulating all kinds of film. stocks. Some newer models. makes this better since you have more refined control hiwe highlights witch ia good since negative film is knowed for great highlight retention. You also have the ability to give your custom setting a unique name so you remember what the simulation is.

XT2 and 3 are both good value and shoot 4k. I think i overpaid for my XT1, which has build quality issues e.g. door doesnt shut and the rubber grips peeling. If i need 4k as emergency its not available.

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if you just talking about the sensor color the xt5 is my favourite mostly since it offers the nostalgic neg simulatiin But I also like how the blues comes out of the xpro1 however it's an easy adjustment in raw. bottom line is that they are all to simular that it don't really mather other than if you enjoy a certain simulation the one camera ofer and an other don't. how ever there is a work around got that to.

@@Kim_Alexander hi the xe1. Is meant to be the best sensor May be they should put that in the xpro 4

@@Kim_Alexander What is this workaround for the newer simulation not in my older Fuji?

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